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edkyle99 · « **Reply #80 on:** 10/27/2006 12:16 am »

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Jim - 26/10/2006 6:54 PM

I think "abort" is the wrong term

Someone on the Sea Launch net used the term "Automated Launch Abort", then said "go to abort script five".

But yes, I tend to think of an abort as a shutdown of an already-started, or starting, propulsion system.

- Ed Kyle

just-nick · « **Reply #81 on:** 10/27/2006 12:18 am »

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edkyle99 - 26/10/2006 4:56 PM

That has happened before with Sea Launch and other commercial launch providers. Very annoying, to say the least. The viewer is left wondering why. "Are they hiding something?" Etc.

There are probably some real contractural or otherwise legal reasons for the video shutdown.

- Ed Kyle

Its an interesting contrast, SeaLaunch's minimalist coverage, with the sort of corporate promotions events that I've seen on some Boeing launches where an attractive host interviews people at a faux news desk setting for an hour or so. Almost felt infomercial-esque. New, from RonCo, the Launch Master 5000!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #82 on:** 10/27/2006 12:21 am »

I've bought three of those Launch Master 3000s

Erectors still down...

Martin FL · « **Reply #83 on:** 10/27/2006 12:22 am »

It's a near one hour launch window. Can't they recycle for today?

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #84 on:** 10/27/2006 12:25 am »

Here's the video of the scrub from T-4 mins.

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5022&start=1&posts=1

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #85 on:** 10/27/2006 12:27 am »

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Martin FL - 27/10/2006 1:05 AM

It's a near one hour launch window. Can't they recycle for today?

Doesn't look like it:

"Sea Launch today halted the launch of the XM-4 communications satellite. Following the direction to stop the countdown, the launch team immediately implemented system safing and securing operations, according to procedure."

Jim · « **Reply #86 on:** 10/27/2006 12:27 am »

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edkyle99 - 26/10/2006 7:56 PM

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elmarko - 26/10/2006 6:52 PM

That's some abrupt coverage right there.

"Yeah, that's an abort. Anyway, see you, bye!"

Maybe she wanted to get home early tonight.

That has happened before with Sea Launch and other commercial launch providers. Very annoying, to say the least. The viewer is left wondering why. "Are they hiding something?" Etc.

There are probably some real contractural or otherwise legal reasons for the video shutdown.

- Ed Kyle

No $$, Satellite time and ...........

ITAR

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #87 on:** 10/27/2006 12:35 am »

Erector going back up (some sparks or whatever at the bottom of the vehicle is a bit strange).

Danderman · « **Reply #88 on:** 10/27/2006 12:51 am »

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edkyle99 - 26/10/2006 4:59 PM

Someone on the Sea Launch net used the term "Automated Launch Abort", then said "go to abort script five".

But yes, I tend to think of an abort as a shutdown of an already-started, or starting, propulsion system.

FWIW, Ukrainian based systems tend to have a totally automatic launch sequence starting 60 seconds out. The only option for the mission controllers is to abort the automated sequence.

censored account · « **Reply #89 on:** 10/27/2006 12:54 am »

Damnit!....... I cannot comment on what happen (sorry) please standby for the new launch date.

Bob

Jim · « **Reply #90 on:** 10/27/2006 01:10 am »

ITAR right?

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #91 on:** 10/27/2006 01:21 am »

Erector back in place.

Jim · « **Reply #92 on:** 10/27/2006 01:31 am »

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Danderman - 26/10/2006 8:34 PM
FWIW, Ukrainian based systems tend to have a totally automatic launch sequence starting 60 seconds out. The only option for the mission controllers is to abort the automated sequence.

It is not because it is Ukrainian, but because the Zenit was designed to be operated by conscript soldiers and be prepared and launched quickly before US reconsats flew over

Flightstar · « **Reply #93 on:** 10/27/2006 02:47 am »

Unlucky Sea Launch. Not a usual issue with you guys, so you'll correct it.

jacqmans · « **Reply #94 on:** 10/27/2006 03:29 am »

Sea Launch Scrubs Today's Launch of the XM-4 Satellite
Long Beach, Calif., October 26, 2006 – Due to off-nominal data from its automated launch support equipment, Sea Launch today halted the launch of the XM-4 broadcast satellite. Following the direction to stop the countdown, the launch team immediately implemented system safing and securing operations, according to procedure. Both the spacecraft and the launch vehicle are in excellent condition.

Sea Launch will provide additional information, as available, on the Sea Launch website at www.sea-launch.com. We will also record the latest status on the Sea Launch Hot Line, at 800.995.4123.

Launch Fan · « **Reply #95 on:** 10/27/2006 03:35 am »

That was already on this thread Jacqmans.

censored account · « **Reply #96 on:** 10/27/2006 03:51 am »

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Jim - 26/10/2006 5:53 PM

ITAR right?

Yes, that and loss of employment for being an unauthorized news source

Bob

anik · « **Reply #97 on:** 10/27/2006 12:41 pm »

According to my source, the preliminary launch date is October 30 (at the same time - 23:49 UTC - obviously)... The reason of yesterday's postponing: one of the pre-launch operations with DM-SL upper stage was not finished on-time...

jacqmans · « **Reply #98 on:** 10/27/2006 04:52 pm »

10/27/2006 Korolev, Moscow region.

The launch of a US telecommunications spacecraft XM-4 from a sea-going launch site – Sea Launch system - currently stationed in the Pacific, that was slated for October 27,2006, at 03:48 Moscow Daylight Saving Time has been postponed because of problems found in the fuelling system for the launch vehicle. The spacecraft and the launch vehicle are in good working order. After the cause of the contingency is remedied, a decision will be made on whether it will be possible to proceed with the launch preparations and launching of the communications satellite.
RSC Energia is the prime company for the rocket segment of the Sea Launch system is responsible for its processing within the system, and, together with its subcontractors in the industry manufactures and operates the upper stage DM-SL as the third stage of Zenit-3SL integrated launch vehicle.

ras391 · « **Reply #99 on:** 10/28/2006 02:26 am »

Launch rescheduled

The Sea Launch team has determined the cause of the off-nominal data received from our automated launch support equipment that resulted in a halt to the launch countdown on Oct. 26. The team has implemented corrective action and is ready to proceed with launch operations. We plan to re-start the countdown for another launch attempt of the XM-4 satellite on Monday, Oct. 30. The 58-minute launch window will open at 3:49 pm PST (23:49 GMT). Our launch coverage will begin at 3:35pm PST (23:35 GMT). Please check the Sea Launch website at www.sea-launch.com for the latest status on this mission.